Core i3-2370M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-2370M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-2370M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,444 Rank: 1338
Rank Name Score Visual
1334 A10-7800 4,450
+0.1%
1335 Core i5-4250U 4,449
+0.1%
1336 A8-7650K 4,447
+0.1%
1337 Phenom II X2 565 4,446
+0%
1338 Core i3-2370M 4,444
1339 Celeron 3965U 4,444
+0%
1340 A10-7850K 4,443
+-0%
1341 A10-7860K 4,443
+-0%
1342 Core i5-3230M 4,442
+-0%
1343 A10-5700 4,442
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-2370M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,744 Rank: 912
Rank Name Score Visual
908 Xeon D-1622 4,746
+0%
909 Core i5-4460S 4,746
+0%
910 Core i5-7400T 4,745
+0%
911 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,745
+0%
912 Core i3-2370M 4,744
913 Core i5-3570 4,743
+-0%
914 Core i7-4700MQ 4,743
+-0%
915 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,743
+-0%
916 Core i3-8300 4,742
+-0%
917 FX-8150 4,740
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-2370M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,244 Rank: 1533
Rank Name Score Visual
1529 A6-3670 4,253
+0.2%
1530 Athlon II X2 255 4,252
+0.2%
1531 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,248
+0.1%
1532 Phenom II X2 555 4,246
+0%
1533 Core i3-2370M 4,244
1534 Celeron 3955U 4,243
+-0%
1535 Intel Core i5-580M 4,242
+-0%
1536 Xeon L5420 4,241
-0.1%
1537 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,240
-0.1%
1538 A10-5750M 4,240
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-2370M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1472
Rank Name Score Visual
1468 Core i5-540M 4,509
+0%
1469 A6-5400B 4,509
+0%
1470 A6-3600 4,509
+0%
1471 Atom x7-E3950 4,509
+0%
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
1473 Pentium G840 4,508
+0%
1474 A4-6300 4,508
+0%
1475 A6-5200 4,508
+0%
1476 Xeon E5320 4,508
+0%
1477 A8-4555M 4,508
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-2370M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1449
Rank Name Score Visual
1445 A6-3500 4,481
+0%
1446 Celeron J1900 4,481
+0%
1447 Celeron G1630 4,481
+0%
1448 Celeron G3900T 4,480
+0%
1449 Core i3-2370M 4,480
1450 Pentium G2020 4,480
+0%
1451 A6-9500 4,480
+0%
1452 Core i3-5005U 4,480
+0%
1453 Core M-5Y31 4,480
+0%
1454 A10-5745M 4,480
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-2370M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,510 Rank: 1337
Rank Name Score Visual
1333 Xeon E5462 4,511
+0%
1334 A10-6700T 4,511
+0%
1335 Celeron G1630 4,511
+0%
1336 A8-3870K 4,511
+0%
1337 Core i3-2370M 4,510
1338 Xeon X5450 4,510
+0%
1339 A10-9620P 4,510
+0%
1340 A8-3820 4,510
+0%
1341 Celeron G4930T 4,509
+-0%
1342 Pentium G3240 4,509
+-0%

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Core i3-2370M Details

For users seeking a capable mobile processor with integrated graphics for general productivity and light multimedia tasks, the Intel Core i3-2370M remains a relevant option despite its age. Released in 2012 as part of Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture lineup, this dual-core CPU was designed for mainstream laptops and offers a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency. As of March 2026, it is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware, yet it continues to hold its own in basic computing workloads.

The Core i3-2370M features two physical cores with Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle four threads concurrently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 3.1 GHz under load. Built on a 32 nm process, the chip includes 3 MiB of L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, supporting up to 16 GB of DDR3-1333 memory across two channels. The processor is packaged in a BGA-1023 and rPGA988B configuration and operates at a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

Integrated into the processor is Intel’s HD Graphics 3000, which includes 12 execution units and can boost up to 1.15 GHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and provides basic video decoding and light gaming capabilities. While not designed for modern gaming or content creation, it enables smooth playback of 1080p video and basic multimedia editing.

The CPU supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, SSE4.1/4.2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, ensuring compatibility with older software and virtualization tasks. It also includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic frequency scaling and power savings during idle periods.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-2370M achieves an overall score of 4444, ranking 1338th out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4244, placing it 1533rd, while its multicore score of 4744 secures 912th place. These results indicate that while the processor is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, it still performs above many low-end and embedded devices. In comparison, it is outperformed by contemporary processors like the Ryzen 3 2300X and Core i3-8300, but outpaces older models such as the Celeron 3955U and Intel Core i7-720QM.

Overall, the Core i3-2370M is best suited for legacy systems, budget laptops, or secondary machines where power consumption and cost are key concerns. While it lacks the performance of today's processors, its enduring presence in the mobile segment reflects its role in enabling affordable computing during the early 2010s. For users needing more power, upgrading to a modern processor is strongly recommended.
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Intel Core i3-2370M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-2370M
Family: Core
Series: i3-2000
Model Number: i3-2370M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: FCBGA-1023 and rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $225.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x EPT IPT SSE4a SHA SenseMI SMT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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